Today is Friday 3 August 2012. At 5.15pm I received news my breast biopsy has been diagnosed as cancer. Can't see my GP until Monday. Feeling isolated.

So sorry to hear your news. Oh gosh,I remember that "sick to the pit of my stomach"feeling when I got my first bc diagnosis.Like you,it was Friday afternoon and I had to wait till Tuesday to see the surgeon.I spent the weekend in a state of high anxiety,couldn't eat,crying,disbelief.I thought it was spreading through my body like some out of control inferno.That was 2003. Just know Suzie that the majority of women survive breast cancer,especially when picked up early. Blog back here for info and support or just to vent- it really helps and you won't feel so alone. Sending you a hug tonight. Tonya xx

Wow, this may be a very long weekend for you. I sympathise with you, but unfortunately a common theme here on BCNA is waiting. I was diagnosed in mid June, and time has crawled by since. I too am waiting on some results over this weekend. Damn that! It is great that you have found this site, a great way to connect with others in similar circumstances. There is literally loads and loads of people's different stories, I have found that enormously interesting and relevant and thoroughly absorbing. Good luck to you for Monday, let us know your story. Try to stay positive over the weekend, maybe write down a few questions for the GP. If you can, take someone with you Monday, coz you make be in shock when the GP is speaking about it directly to you. Also, be sure to get a copy of the pathology report for yourself to digest more slowly and to research. Listen to me......an expert after just 6 weeks into my own journey! Welcome to the club, and hopefully on this site you might start to feel less isolated. Tough times ahead, but login here for friendly support anytime. Also, order the 'my journey' kit if you haven't already, a very embracing experience I found. stay strong sister Louie

Tonya, Thank you so much for relating to me. This afternoon I felt so isolated. I felt your hug - it was warm and nurturing. Thank you..... Suzieq xx

Louie Thank you so much for taking the time to talk to me. I ordered the kit about 2 hours ago. Yes, I am so lucky I found this site. It is full of wonderful inspiring women. It also helps knowing others are on this journey too - I no longer feel so alone. Great advice about the pathology report and I will be taking my husband with me because I am sure I won't hear a word the Doctor is saying. I don't know my way around this blogging thing yet - I am still stumbling around this stie - hoping not to make too many blogging blunders. Suzieq

I found out on the friday of a long weekend and thought i would be dead by the Tuesday before I could even see anyone,it doesn't spread that fast I found out after much searching and getting on here and other sites lol. Sorry you have had to join us but just know that we are here Regards Cheryl

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suzieq
Member
13 years ago
Well, hello Louise Turner!

I can't believe it! We are going to have to meet for coffee. Thank you so much for giving me even more belief in my surgeon. Good luck! I will be thinking of you on Thursday. Please keep in touch.

Suzieq
TonyaM
Member
13 years ago
Ah,a doona day- that sounds like my kinda day!! Funny or romantic dvds and some bubbly - hope you added chocolate. You are lucky to get in so quickly to a surgeon.Hope all goes well tomorrow and you walk out with a plan.Let us know how you get on.

Tonya xx
LouiseTurner
Member
13 years ago
Get outa town!!! We share the same surgeon (and town). She came highly recommended by health professionals and previous patients and respected for using the latest techniques. I have recovered from her surgery really well and really quickly (albeit too many surgeries, but that's not her fault). She is pretty straight up, but we got her to have a laugh. I like her professionalism, and I trust her. She has done exactly what she said she would do...no surprises. I am booked for surgery ths Thursday, but waiting for the MRI result to see if we proceed. Good luck Tuesday, Louie
suzieq
Member
13 years ago
Hi Tammy

Wow, you really have been through the ringer! That is one of the things my GP said today. Won't know anything until all the tests are done and surgery done. What is inspiring for me is the advances in treatment over the past 10 years. In that regard I count us all lucky. Good luck Tammy - sounds like you are 95% there.

Suzieqxx
suzieq
Member
13 years ago
Hi Fran, Feeling much better today. Gone through initial shock, anger, self pity and feeling much more stronger and confident today. I am sure I will feel all those things negative feelings again - but today is a good day. Don't worry, I can feel the love and I don't know where I would be without this site.

Suzeqxx
suzieq
Member
13 years ago
Cheryl D - You're Awesome. Thank you! Suzieqxxx
suzieq
Member
13 years ago
I live in the Gosford area. I saw my GP today who made an appointment with Dr Sharon Laura for tomorrow at 11.45 so I am lucky I guess. Yesterday my husband and I spent the entire day in bed watching videos, eating junk food and fighting for bed space with the two cats. This was so good for both of us. It relaxed me and, most recharged my batteries. Occasionally I would have a little weep and say "I'm not doing this" - of course I am - just evoking sympathetic response! I have stopped blaming myself and now prepared to fight. I have just sent my husband off to buy a bottle of nice wine. We have another video - so the afternoon is taken care of.

Suzieqxx
suzieq
Member
13 years ago
Why did the surgery take so long? I thought as soon as you get to see surgeon they whip it out?

Suzieq
suzieq
Member
13 years ago
Sandy

Thankyou. I am already feeling supported. And I do feel the love.

Suzieq
sandyb
Member
13 years ago
Hi Suzie, will start with a big hug.

I was diagnosied February 2011, I have had 2 lots of surgery, six rounds of chemo and 6 weeks of radiation, now on hormone tablets for the next 5 years and through it all this network has kept me sane, there is always someone on here who can answer any of your questions - even those you think are dumb... found out long ago even my dumb questions someone can anwer.

You have joined a club that none of us really wanted to join but with the support of all that love you and the amazing women on this site you will get through it,

Stay strong and know we are all hear to lean on whenever we are needed.

Love Sandy